''Citrobacter amalonaticus'' is a
Gram-negative species of
bacteria, a known human pathogen: it can cause neonatal
meningitis
Meningitis is acute or chronic inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, collectively called the meninges. The most common symptoms are fever, headache, and neck stiffness. Other symptoms include confusion or ...
and potentially
gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis, also known as infectious diarrhea and gastro, is an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract including the stomach and intestine. Symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Fever, lack of energy, and dehydra ...
.
It has been known to infect the urinary tract.
References
External links
Type strain of ''Citrobacter amalonaticus'' at Bac''Dive'' - the Bacterial Diversity Metadatabase
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amalonaticus
Bacteria described in 1971